Plate Buyer- Central Division Alabama, USA * Indiana, USA * Iowa, USA * Kansas, USA * Kentucky, USA * Michigan, USA * Mississippi, USA * Missouri, USA * Ohio, USA * Oklahoma, USA * Tennessee, USA * Texas, USA * West Virginia, USA * Wisconsin, USA Req #38853 Wednesday, March 27, 2024 We are Builders FirstSource, America's largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. You'll feel proud of the work you do here every day to transform the future of home building and help make the dream of home ownership more achievable. At BFS, we believe building a successful career is not solely defined by a degree. Your experience, skills, and passion are just as important, if not more so. As such, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and experience levels. We are looking for a Plate Buyer to join our team! Primarily a remote/work from home opportunity however must be located within the Central Division. PURPOSE Under general direction coordinates and makes purchasing decisions, and manages and analyzes products within pre-defined constraints. Troubleshoots procurement issues, and expedites orders to meet production and/or customer needs. (Does not purchase 2-dimensional lumber, treated lumber, insulated sheeting or OSB.) ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Prepares purchase orders. Confers with vendors to obtain product information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule. Adjusts purchasing by talking with locations to get more accurate and up-to-date information on present and future needs. Recommends additions or deletions of products by testing, observing, or analyzing items. Estimates values according to knowledge of market price. Determines inventory levels by analyzing inventory reports on a daily basis. Reviews products & categories to achieve targeted GMROI. Opens new SKU codes and product information sheets to communicate appropriate SKU's for use. Provides product data as requested, including replacement cost updates as needed. Determines method of procurement such as direct purchase or bid. Maintains procurement records such as purchase orders of materials/goods purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories. Expedites delivery of goods to users. Notifies receiving departments of incoming loads as needed. Occasionally attends buying shows and seminars to keep up-to-date on product information and to build/maintain relationships with new and prior vendors. Maintains knowledge of and follows the company's safety policies and procedures. Other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This job has no supervisory responsibilities. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree in a related field and 1-3 years of purchasing experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior experience in the lumber or millwork industry is strongly preferred. COMPETENCIES Knowledge of material management and procurement function Good oral and written communication skills Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships Ability to use tact and skill in dealing with other teams, management, and vendors Good negotiation skills Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Must know dimensional lumber units of measure. Good organizational and time management skills Ability to compose effective and efficient reports WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successful